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What is Integrative Mental Health and Why is it Important?

Integrative mental health combines conventional and holistic care to treat the whole person and support long-term well-being.
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Karen Swanegan

Karen Swanegan: Integrative Healing Foundations Story & Path

Karen Swanegan blends herbalism, nutrition & environment to tackle root causes, building a holistic, client-centered wellness practice.
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ACHS Class of 2026: Your Moment Is Here

ACHS Commencement 2026 celebrates graduates in Portland & online—honoring wellness leaders, innovation, and global impact in holistic health.
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Help Us Celebrate Our Top 6 Accomplishments of 2012

Reflect, refresh, and grow with ACHS. See our 2012 milestones and how they set the stage for holistic health education in 2013.
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Study Reflexology in Aromatherapy 101?

Why reflexology is included in Aroma 101 despite limited research? Explore its role in integrative education and critical thinking at ACHS.
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Aromatherapy: 12 Essential Oils of the Holidays

Warm up your holiday season with 12 essential oils that evoke festive cheer and create joyful aromatherapy blends for any celebration!
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Essential Oil Blends for Winter Wellness

Aromatherapy essential oil blends to support winter wellness. Boost digestion, clear sinuses, & manage stress with therapeutic formulas.
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Holistic Health at Home: 7 Simple Steps to Make Herbal Cough Drops

Learn how to make herbal cough drops using simple ingredients like slippery elm, licorice, and peppermint for soothing, natural relief.
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Video & Recipe: How to Make Aromatic Bath Salts for Holiday Gifts

Make your own bath & body care products for better control, sustainability, and authentic scents. Plus, check out our relaxing holiday bath salts recipe!
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Holistic Nutrition: Eat this Herb – Basil

Have you made your own healthy, organic basil pesto before? Are you a genius with organic homemade tomato sauce? We'd love to hear from you!
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2013 DETC Famous Alumni of the Year Jane Thomas

Jane Thomas, 2013 DETC Famous Alumni, shares her journey from ACHS graduate to successful holistic health business owner, JB's Healthmart.
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2013 DETC Outstanding Graduate of the Year Tracey Robbins

ACHS graduate Tracey Robbins honored as the 2013 DETC Outstanding Graduate for her contributions to holistic health and wellness.
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